Community Engagement Coordinator

This will be an in-person role in Kansas City, MO.Curious about a career with NorthPoint?NorthPoint is a real estate developer that has grown through combining an entrepreneurial spirit and empowerment of its team members. We are looking to add a Community Engagement Coordinator to our growing team at NorthPoint Development!“We truly believe, and I’m convinced, we have some pretty incredible assets. But those assets have all come from our people.” - Nathaniel Hagedorn | CEO.How We Put You FirstAt NorthPoint Development, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer market-leading benefits and perks:A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollmentRobust Reimbursement Programs: Dependent Care, Tuition, Wellness Spending Account, CellphoneMental Health ReimbursementChildcare reimbursement$2,000 annual HRA and HSA contributionParental Paid LeaveFlexible Spending AccountLiving Generously program with 100% charitable contribution matchWhat You'll DoSupport the development of strategies to build and maintain relationships that help advance development projects through approvals and community processes (e.g., zoning changes, annexations, variances, and community engagement activities)Facilitate town halls, group meetings, and one-on-one conversations with community members, stakeholders, and partnersResearch and provide background on key community stakeholders to better understand priorities, interests, and potential concerns related to development projectsIdentify opportunities to partner with community organizations and local groups to foster positive community sentiment around development initiativesHelp create meaningful, thoughtful engagement approaches that strengthen relationships between projects and the communities they serveCollaborate with internal project teams across the country to understand project-specific challenges and recommend effective engagement strategiesContribute creative, outside-the-box ideas to help projects integrate positively into their surrounding communitiesWork closely with the broader development team to understand the real estate development lifecycle and identify optimal moments for proactive community engagementAssist with a variety of development-related tasks as needed to support projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentAre you passionate about problem solving and want to put your knowledge into action? Are you looking for the freedom to forge your future? If so, we want to talk to you!Who You AreDemonstrated interest in community engagement, public affairs, or development-related initiativesStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiencesEnergetic, resourceful, and hands-on with a strong service-oriented mindsetStrong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information into clear, actionable insightsHighly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and follow-through skillsAble to approach challenges with both logical rigor and creative thinkingConfident and professional when interacting with internal teams and external stakeholdersEffective collaborator who can also work independently and take initiativeDiscreet and trusted in handling confidential informationStrong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlinesWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.